Bibb County Schools announces return date for students
The Bibb County School District announced Friday when students will return to class.
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Some Bibb County students could return to classrooms this semester
Some Bibb County Schools students could return to the classroom before the conclusion of the fall semester.
Scattered showers possible Friday in Middle GA
No big changes on the way to the forecast for Middle Georgia to end the week (sorry if you were looking for last weekends' fall weather). Ahead of an approaching cold front we will continue to see high humidity, warmer…
Macon hair stylist inspires 'pink out' for Breast Cancer Awareness
Lena Thompson works as a stylist at the Salon and Spa, and she's also a breast cancer survivor.
Fire destroys popular meat packing company in Wrightsville
Wombles believes the fire started from the construction happening on the roof of the building.
Retired Houston teacher gets plant named after him
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A ribbon-cutting for the Argene Claxton Canning Plant happened Thursday. The facility supports all 13 middle and high school Future Farmers of America programs in the Houston County School District. The can plant in Perry has…
Dog of the week: Kane
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kane is a 9 to 10 month old Lab/Bulldog mix. He’s sweet, affectionate, and cuddly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
Mercer men's hoops release Southern Conference schedule
The Bears tip-off their season against Wofford on December 30 at Hawkins Arena.
Macon man hit by car on Pio Nono
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering this morning after a car hit him in Macon last night. The Bibb County deputies say the accident happened in the 2400 block of Pio Nono Avenue, around 9:45 p.m. According to…
Scattered showers return Thursday to Middle Georgia
We saw a few showers and even thunderstorms today across Middle Georgia, and we expect a few more as we head into the rest of the week. High humidity will continue across Middle Georgia through Saturday. Highs will once again…
Macon groups offer free rides to polls for early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Four Macon groups partnered with Uber to give rides to the polls. Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand With Us), League of Women Voters of Macon, the Macon Chapter of The Link, and the Women’s Diversity…
Carl Vinson Medical Center hosts veteran baby shower
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Carl Vinson Medical Center will celebrate its women members who are about to become mothers. The VA’s Veteran Service Organizations will host a drive-thru baby shower for nearly 40 veteran women Friday in Dublin. Each gift…
Houston County DA race underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Attorney Erikka Williams is challenging Houston County District Attorney George Hartwig in this year’s election. Currently, Williams works for Hartwig as the chief assistant for the district attorney and she says the county needs a change. …
Daybreak Interview: Advice for families who are not trick or treating this Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is right around the corner. While its usually the time of year where children travel door to door collecting candy, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed those plans for some communities in Middle Georgia. Licensed therapist…
'This was a big thing': Local family honors charity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon family is honoring Ronald McDonald House Charities after a five month battle with disease. The Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences' 'Festival of Trees' is a local fundraising event. Community groups decorate and enter…
Gray man in critical condition after being struck by train
A man is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a train Tuesday night.
Warm weather sticks around with a few showers Wednesday
We have another day with highs in the 80's on the way tomorrow...and the rest of the week. An increase in tropical moisture will bring the chance for a few showers tomorrow. The rest of the week we will see…
Macon-Bibb employees to avoid previously budgeted furlough days
Macon-Bibb employees won't be furloughed following an appropriation of funds by county commissioners Tuesday.
Bibb County school named after late Congressman John Lewis
After Lewis' death in July, the Board of Education voted to rename Rileydale Elementary to John R. Lewis Elementary.
Donald Trump Jr. rally to be held in downtown Macon Friday
A week after President Trump held a rally at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, his son, Donald Trump Jr. is now coming to Middle Georgia.
Additional money offered for new information on missing person Jesus Mancilla-Velez
The search continues for 35-year-old Jesus Mancilla-Velez, and now an additional $3,000 is being offered to anyone with new information.
Macon Bacon unveils 2021 baseball schedule
The Macon Bacon released their 2021 baseball schedule Tuesday afternoon. The Bacon will play 53 games, including 44 games against the Coast Plain League.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 12-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 12 and Friday, October 16, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Lizella man killed in a head-on collision
The crash happened near the intersection of Fulton Mill Road and Dixon Road.
BCSO needs help in theft by taking, trespassing investigation
Deputies say the incident happened on Morgan Drive.
BCSO: 4 juveniles apprehended after attempting to flee in stolen vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four juveniles were taken into custody Tuesday in connection to an aggravated assault investigation and carjacking. That's according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, which says deputies located a vehicle around 10:30…
Daybreak Segment: Tips for Fire Prevention Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In 2019, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.3 million fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. October is fire prevention month. The goal is to help ensure your home and family has a…
2020 Main Street Macon Christmas Parade canceled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2020 Main Street Macon Christmas parade has been canceled. Alex Morrison, the Executive Director of the the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority, said in light of COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines set by health officials,…
Mayor Toms reveals why Councilman Lee is stepping down
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first African American to win an at large city council seat in Warner Robins is stepping down and now we know why. According to Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, Councilman of Post 1 Daron…
Get screened at Mammo Marathon walk-in event at Navicent Health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and now is the perfect time to get a mammogram. On Thursday from 7 am until 6 pm, The Medical Center Navicent Health will have several locations performing walk-in mammograms.…
A warm week is on the way for Middle Georgia
After a nice fall weekend (if you didn't cheer for any sports teams from Georgia) we have started our warm up for the week. Today we made it to the low 80's and we can expect more high temperatures along…
Dublin School Board approves phased return to school plan
The Dublin City Schools Board of Education voted Monday to return to school under learning environment options selected by families over the summer.
United Way looking for volunteers for virtual Read for the Record event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - United Way of Central Georgia is in need of volunteers for the annual Read for the Record event on October 29th. And this year it's virtual to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Every year millions…
PHOTOS: Macon-Bibb fire departments take part in 'Light the Night'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County took time to "light the night" in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The National Fire Firefighters Foundation use the weekend to honor men and women who protect the community from fires…
1 dead after single-vehicle accident on Mercer University Drive
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Mercer University Drive Monday.
UPDATE: Teen in custody following shooting of teen Monday
UPDATE: A 14-year-old was taken into custody Tuesday in connection to Monday's shooting. _____________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the man who shot a teen and then drove away. Deputies responded to the…
Man robs Circle K gas station at gunpoint, Bibb deputies searching
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Circle K Gas Station, just before 5:08 a.m. Monday. Authorities say a man entered the store to purchase gas and left. The man…
Man wanted for robbing Murphy Express gas station in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for a man who they say robbed a gas station in Macon at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Murphy Express gas station…
Two men wanted for robbing Valero gas station in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for two men who they say robbed a gas station in Macon at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Valero gas station at…
President Trump comes to Macon along campaign trail
A large crowd gathered to show their support for Trump as well as other Republican leaders.
Fall weather moves in for the weekend
A cold front that moved across the southeast today has brought clearing and cool temperatures to Middle GA. Overnight our temperatures will fall to the upper 40's thanks to clear skies and dry air. This will lead to a pretty…
MTA gets two new electric buses
The two electrical buses have zero emission, and seats up to 32 passengers.
Supporters anticipate President Donald Trump's arrival in Macon
Supporters say it's not about race or gender. It's about making America great again.
Central Georgia Technical College holds Curbside Food Festival
The two groups want to serve more people in Middle Georgia during the pandemic.
It's the Law: Supreme Court rules on U.S. Census end date
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” This week Davis addresses the Supreme Court ruling that honors the Trump Administration's request to stop…
Joe Biden supporters hold "Ridin' with Biden" parade in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Representative Miriam Paris and Macon-Bibb Commissioner-elect Seth Clark held a "Ridin' With Biden" parade and news conference Friday. The event was held hours before President Donald Trump's Rally was set to kick-off in Macon. They…
Viral billboard spotted in Macon ahead of President Trump's rally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - National non-profit Rural America 2020 is sounding an alarm about President Donald Trump's Macon rally at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. According to an emailed news release, the group put up a digital billboard in Macon to…
Missing Perry man found dead in Hancock County
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirms a man found dead in Hancock County is a missing Perry man. According to the GBI, Hancock County deputies found the body of 49-year-old Willie Cecil Barrett around 12:15 Thursday…
Joe Biden says President Trump is 'taking his disregard for COVID-19 to Macon'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) - Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has issued a statement on President Donald Trump's rally in Macon. President Trump's campaign is holding a "Make America Great Again" rally Friday evening at the Middle…
MORNING UPDATE: President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday; Gov. Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Order
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday Gov. Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Order